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Peanut butter is a food paste made primarily from ground dry roasted peanuts, popular in North America, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It is mainly used as a sandwich spread, sometimes in combination as in the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Some peanut butter marketed as "natural" contains only peanuts and salt (to help prevent spoilage), but most consumer-brand peanut butter today, even if labeled "natural", contains other ingredients including hydrogenated vegetable oil to stabilize it and prevent oil separation, and dextrose or other sweeteners to enhance flavor.

Sometimes palm oil is used instead of hydrogenated oils to prevent oil separation. Peanut butter is also sold mixed with other pastes such as chocolate, jelly (jam) and the like.

Health Benefits

Peanut butter may protect against a high risk of cardiovascular disease due to high levels of monounsaturated fats and resveratrol; butter prepared with the skin of the peanuts has a greater level of resveratrol and other health-aiding agents.

Peanut butter (and peanuts) provide protein, vitamins B₃, E, magnesium, folate, dietary fiber, arginine, and high levels of the antioxidant p-coumaric acid.

Health Concerns

For people with a peanut allergy, peanut butter can cause reactions including life-threatening anaphylactic shock which has led to bans in some schools.

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365 Everyday Value, Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, Unsweetened, 16 oz

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Brought to you by Whole Foods Market. Our standards are what set us apart, and our quality is what keeps us stocking pantries, fridges and freezers with the best natural and organic 365 Everyday Value products every day. Peanuts grown in the USA. No sugar added. Certified Organic, Certified GMO-Free, Certified Kosher, Certified Vegan.

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Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 Oz

by Jif

Fresh Roasted Peanut Taste Choosy Moms Choose Jif Kosher pareve

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Jif To Go Creamy Peanut Butter, 1.5 oz., 48 Total Cups - Convenient On the Go Pack, 7g of Protein per Serving, Smooth, Creamy Texture - No Stir Natural Peanut Butter

by Jif

AMERICA'S FAVORITE* - From a brand that has been trusted for generations, Jif creamy natural peanut butter is made with natural ingredients and has the fresh roasted peanut butter taste America loves. One bite and you'll be reminded of your very best childhood memories. SPREAD THE LOVE - It's easy to do with our creamy peanut butter! This peanut butter is smooth textured and easy to spread with no stirring required, so you can make sandwiches, have a snack or bake delicious cookies quickly and easily. PROTEIN - A perfect option for lunch or snack time, Jif peanut butter sandwich spread has the flavor both kids and adults love and 7g of protein per serving. Plus, no preservatives and low sodium*****, so you can feel like Super Mom all day long. CONVENIENT ON THE GO PACK - This Jif To Go pack includes 6 boxes of 8, 1.5 oz. peanut butter packs with no refrigeration required, so you can pack them in lunches, bring to work and keep some in the pantry for anytime snacking. MAKE LIFE MORE DELICIOUS - Smooth, creamy with a fresh-roasted peanut taste and made from natural ingredients, Jif Peanut Butter is perfect for sandwiches, baking and making memories with family and of course, bites right from the spoon.

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SKIPPY Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, 40 oz

by Hormel

All natural peanut butter spread made with 4 simple ingredients Made with real roasted peanuts Gluten free; no added preservatives Tree nut free peanut butter spread (does contain peanuts) Certified kosher

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